Can you get pregnant on the pill if you take it perfectly?

Birth control pills are considered effective, but not foolproof. They’re about 99\% effective when you take them correctly. But that’s if you take them perfectly, meaning at the same time each and every day. If you don’t, your odds of becoming pregnant go up to 9\%.

Does birth control stop ovulation?

Most birth control pills are “combination pills” containing a mix of the hormones estrogen and progesterone to prevent ovulation (the release of an egg during the monthly cycle). A woman cannot get pregnant if she doesn’t ovulate because there is no egg to be fertilized.

What are the chances of getting pregnant while on birth control and on your period?

No. If you’re taking birth control correctly and consistently, then you’re protected against pregnancy all the time, including the days you take your placebo pills (period week). You can still have sex during this week without getting pregnant.

What are the symptoms of being pregnant while on birth control?

Women who get pregnant while using birth control may notice the following signs and symptoms:

• a missed period.
• implantation spotting or bleeding.
• tenderness or other changes in the breasts.
• fatigue.
• nausea and food aversions.
• backaches.
• headaches.
• a frequent need to urinate.

How soon do you start ovulating after you stop birth control?

Generally speaking, ovulation will resume two to four weeks after you stop the pill. It may take a bit longer for older women and women who have been on the pill for a long time, according to Columbia Health. In some cases, re-establishing a regular ovulation cycle can take a few months.

Does birth control affect egg count?

Birth control pills make eggs look old, but they do not affect a woman’s fertility. Taking birth control pills may make women’s eggs seem old, at least as measured by two tests of fertility, a new study has found.